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Melbourne, FL (February 6, 2019) – A crash involving a vehicle and a tractor-trailer has claimed the life of one person in Melbourne. Police responded to US 192, near Interstate 95 in reference to the crash around 4:30 am on Tuesday, February 5th.
Investigators said that a tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on 192 when it was rear-ended by a Nissan Altima. There were two occupants inside the Altima at the time of impact. The 23-year-old driver of the Altima was pronounced dead at the scene while a 22-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to Holmes Regional Medical Center. The passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was listed in critical condition. Neither of the men have been identified pending family notification. The truck driver suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Fatal accidents take place in Florida about every three hours. A rear-end crash can cause catastrophic damage, especially when the crash takes place at high speeds. In this accident, the rear-end collision occurred on a highway. It is common to see serious injuries and even death in highway collisions. The cause of this crash will be carefully investigated by authorities.
When you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida car accident you probably have questions about what you should do next. It is important to remember that you may have certain legal rights. If the crash was not your fault, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against the other driver for negligence which caused the crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our experienced Florida car accident attorneys are trained legal professionals with decades of experience in personal injury claims. We will assist you throughout every step of the process with the goal of resolving your for the most compensation that is allowed under the law.
For a free consultation, please contact us any time, day or night, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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